THE NATIONAL CHRISTCHURCH MEMORIAL SERVICE A MEMORIAL SERVICE TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES, AND TO REFLECT ON THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF THE FEBRUARY 22ND EARTHQUAKE ON OUR CITY AND ITS PEOPLE NORTH HAGLEY PARK FRIDAY 18 MARCH 2011 AT 12.30PM
He Poroporoaki Farewell Tribute Ka karuerue te papa He pie auē Ka huki te whenua Ka hopo, ka taki kau Awhio ana i kā Pākihi Whakatekateka o Waitaha Me Waimakariri te heke o roimata Ka rere tou e, ka rere tou e Haere atu rā koutou ki te tauwhirotaka o kā mātua tīpuna kia nānātia koutou e rātou mā E kore rawa koutou e warewaretia He mea tītī ki te manawa, ā ake tou atu Ka tāhuri atu ki a tātou kā waihotaka E kore pea e taea e kupu noa te tuku atu i te nui o te aroha, o te mamae O te pōuri ki tēnei āhuataka kua pā mai nei ki a tātou Ka pēhea te whakatau i tēnei o kā āhua? E kore pea e taea. Tērā pea, mā tēnei ka ea Ko au, ko koe. Ko koe, ko au. Ahakoa kā hau kino o te wā Ahakoa kā karu nui o te wai Ahakoa kā tairo o Tūtekoropaka Ka tū tahi, ka tū tou e Kia Kaha Ōtautahi The land heaves A desperate call is heard the land thrusts a cry of sorrow resounds across the Canterbury Plains Our tears flow like the river Waimakariri, gushing torrents day and night Go our loved ones, to be embraced by those who have gone before you, to forever be cherished. You will never ever be forgotten. Remain forever in our hearts. Turning now to those of us who remain there are perhaps no words which express the hurt, the pain, the gravity of this event How then does one console another? Is it even possible. Perhaps then it is best to say this We stand here together Despite high winds and regardless of rough seas and the forest of thistles in our way We stand here together Kia Kaha Christchurch Written by Charisma Rangipunga 2011 the national christchurch memorial service 01
MUSIC BEFORE THE SERVICE Prior to the Service there will be a number of musical tributes performed by local and national artists At 12 noon Woolston Brass Band will play At 12.10pm a lone piper will play a lament At 12.15pm His Worship the Mayor of Christchurch, Mr Bob Parker, will introduce a video of the devastation caused by the earthquake to our city of Christchurch ARRIVAL OF OFFICIAL GUESTS By 12.15pm Members of the Official Party comprising officiating clergy, Ngāi Tahu elders, the Mayor and Mayoress of Christchurch, Mayors and local authority representatives, The Speaker of the House, the Leader of the Opposition, Leaders of Political Parties, Members of Parliament, The Dean and Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Guests of Government Ministers of the Crown, take their seats ARRIVAL OF VIPs, HONOURED GUESTS AND OVERSEAS DIGNITARIES Please remain seated By 12.20pm Their Excellencies Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE The Honourable Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister of Australia and Mr Tim Mathieson The Honourable Tony Abbott MP, Leader of the Australian Opposition and Mrs Margaret Abbott 02 the national christchurch memorial service
At 12.25pm The Right Honourable John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand and Mrs Bronagh Key Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Susan Satyanand His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG representing Her Majesty The Queen HRH Prince William, Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Susan Satyanand, the Prime Minister and Mrs Bronagh Key are greeted by Ngai Tahu elders, the Mayor and Mayoress of Christchurch, Minister for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, the Leader of the Opposition, Their Excellencies the Governor General of Australia and Mr Michael Bryce, The Prime Minister of Australia and Mr Tim Matheson, the Leader of the Australian Opposition and Mrs Margaret Abbott, the Bishop of Christchurch and the Dean of Christchurch before taking their seats on the dais 12.30pm The Pūtātara (conch shell) will be sounded by Ben Brennan to signal the beginning of the service Please remain seated MIHI WHAKATAU CEREMONY Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāi Tahu s principal hapū (sub tribe) in this region, will open the service with prayers of thanksgiving followed by words of welcome. This process of welcome is called a Mihi Whakatau Henare Rakiihia Tau, Upoko Rūnanga, Ngāi Tūāhuriri will officiate the Mihi Whakatau Please stand to sing the national christchurch memorial service 03
NATIONAL ANTHEM God Save The Queen Led by Timua Brennan and Laurence Munday God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save The Queen. Send her victorious, Happy and glorious. Long to reign over us, God save The Queen. The Very Reverend Peter Beck, Dean of Christchurch will lead the two minutes silence beginning at 12.51pm THE SILENCE TRIBUTES His Worship the Mayor of Christchurch Mr Bob Parker His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG READING His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand GNZM QSO Governor-General of New Zealand ADDRESS The Right Honourable John Key Prime Minister of New Zealand 04 the national christchurch memorial service
SONG "Loyal" Sung by Dave Dobbyn ADDRESS The Honourable Phil Goff MP Leader of the Opposition READING Mr Ralph Moore Deputy Task Force Leader Christchurch Urban Search and Rescue Team Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. the national christchurch memorial service 05
SOLO You ll Never Walk Alone Sung by Dame Malvina Major THE LIGHTING OF THE FLAME Across time and many continents the presence of God has often been symbolized as flames of fire. Acts 2 describes the coming of the promised Spirit of God upon the faithful, as a sign that they would never be separated from God's love, peace and inspiration. The brazier will be lit by Sam Johnson and Patsy Te Are with the words: Rest eternal grant unto them O God All: And let light perpetual shine upon them HYMN Whakaaria mai tōu rīpeka ki au Tiaho mai ra roto i te pō Hei kona au titiro atu ai. Ora, mate, hei au koe noho ai Whakaaria mai tōu rīpeka ki au Tiaho mai ra roto i te pō Hei kona au titiro atu ai. Ora, mate, hei au koe noho ai O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder Consider all The works Thy Hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy pow'r throughout The universe displayed; 06 the national christchurch memorial service
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! GATHERING PRAYERS Led by the Right Reverend Victoria Matthews, Anglican Bishop of Christchurch The Lord s Prayer ` Our Father in Heaven hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial And deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen THE READINGS Passages of scripture read by representatives of Christian Churches of Christchurch Romans 8.37-39 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. the national christchurch memorial service 07
SOLO 'Amazing Grace' Sung by Hayley Westenra SCRIPTURE READING St John s Gospel 14.1-3,27 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. THE PRAYERS OF MANY FAITHS Prayers will be offered by representatives of the Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Hindu and Bahá'i faiths on behalf of the many faiths of the world. SONG Pie Jesu Sung by Dame Malvina Major and Patrick Manning REFLECTION Given by the Right Reverend Victoria Matthews, Anglican Bishop of Christchurch 08 the national christchurch memorial service
THE BLESSING Verses of consolation will be given by various leaders : The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God. : God free you from all anxiety and strengthen your hearts with a spirit of peace, hope and thanksgiving. : May the Lord make you overflow with love for one another according to the Spirit of Jesus Christ. : Gracious God, grant to the living, grace; to the departed, rest; to the world, peace; and to us, life in all its fullness. : The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; and may the Lord lift up the light of God's own countenance upon you and grant you peace. The Most Reverend Barry Jones, Catholic Bishop of Christchurch will give the final blessing The Choir of Christchurch Cathedral sing: The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make His face to shine upon you To shine upon you and be gracious And be gracious unto you The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make His face to shine upon you To shine upon you and be gracious And be gracious unto you The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you And give you peace, and give you peace And give you peace, and give you peace Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen the national christchurch memorial service 09
A video will be shown of the birth of our hope for the future for Christchurch and its people, after which we stand to sing; NATIONAL ANTHEM Led by Timua Brennan and Laurence Munday, Dame Malvina Major and Hayley Westenra God Defend New Zealand E Ihowā Atua O ngā iwi mātou rā Āta whakarongona; Me aroha noa Kia hua ko te pai; Kia tau tō atawhai; Manaakitia mai Aotearoa. God of nations, at thy feet, in the bonds of love we meet; hear our voices we entreat, God defend our free land! Guard Pacific s triple star from the shafts of strife and war, make her praises heard afar; God defend New Zealand! 10 the national christchurch memorial service
PLACEMENT OF FLORAL TRIBUTES AND RECESSIONAL HRH Prince William, Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Susan Satyanand, the Prime Minister and Mrs Bronagh Key and members of the Official Party proceed from the dais to the brazier and place flowers at the foot of it The Woolston Brass band plays All are welcome to leave a flower or other symbol of remembrance at the brazier Further musical tributes will follow until 3.30pm the national christchurch memorial service 11
The National Christchurch Memorial Service has been organised by the New Zealand Government [Visits and Ceremonial Office] in partnership with the Christchurch City Council, Ngai Tahu, the Bishop of Christchurch, the Dean of Christchurch and representatives of other Christchurch Churches and faith communities